Tag: Freedom of the press
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Filipino Journalists Among 128 Killed in 2025, IFJ Reports
Overview: A grim tally for 2025 According to the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), the year 2025 saw a troubling global spike in violence against media workers, with 128 journalists and media professionals killed worldwide. Three of these deaths involved Filipinos, underscoring that threats to press freedom and journalist safety are a global issue that…
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Police Right to Preview: Editorial Changes in Documentary Contracts
Understanding the Clause: What Does ‘Right to Preview’ Mean? When a production contract for a documentary includes a clause that allows law enforcement to preview the final cut, it raises fundamental questions about editorial independence and public accountability. In practice, this means police or other authorities can review raw footage or a rough cut before…
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Tanzania Responds to CNN Election Violence Report: Verification Ongoing and Official Statement Pending
Introduction: Tanzania Addresses CNN Investigation Authorities in Tanzania have publicly addressed the international media spotlight cast on violence that occurred during and after the October 29 elections. The government confirmed that verification of CNN’s investigative report is still in progress and cautioned that a comprehensive official response will be released once the process is complete.…
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UN Calls for Global Action to Protect Journalists on IDEI
UN Reaffirms Commitment to Press Freedom on IDEI On the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI), the United Nations reiterated a clear, urgent message: protecting journalists is essential for vibrant, accountable democracies. In a message delivered by the Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, the UN emphasized that freedom of the press is not…
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No Demonstrators Should Intimidate Journalists in Sweden
Context: A protest outside Bokmässan in Gothenburg On a Saturday, the Bröd och Rosor network organized a demonstration outside Bokmässan in Gothenburg to draw attention to journalists killed in Gaza since 2023. The event, like many public debates on Gaza, brought together a spectrum of participants and viewpoints as Sweden continues to wrestle with how…